just ignore and let this one die

It's gorgeous! I love the design and all the windows!

I think this sort of think shakes most people up a bit - I know it does me. The last few times it's happened I was pretty sure they were being unreasonable and that everyone else around felt protective of me - but I still felt as if my value as a person was somehow under attack and had to take a minute to calm down and then go over it in my head a couple of time over the next day or so, justifying myself before I could let it go.

Big hugs.

I was sorry to see this earlier... ends an era...

Stage 13 today at the Tour De France was the first and only medium mountain stage. It was 200 km from Vittel to Colmar in cold rain.


The race started today without Roman Feillu, who was told he would be disqualified by the anti-doping authorities if he used his asthma medicine. Even more significant was the non-start today of Levi Leipheimer who sustained a broken wrist when he was caught up in a crash yesterday about 1.5km from the finish. Levi was one of the four Astana riders who was thought to have a chance of winning the Tour. More likely he would have been very helpful in teammate Lance Armstrong's bid to win for an eighth time. (Dang! Both Levi and Roman were on my fantasy team.)Another rider failed to start today because of stomach problems.

Early in the stage at the 5 km mark, a group of seven broke away from the peloton and stayed out on their own all the way to the finish. One of that group, Heinrich Haussler successfully attacked the rest and was able to stay clear to win the race. He was so happy that he started crying as he crossed the line – I may have cried too, a little bit.

All the contenders for the overall general classification stayed together at the front of the peloton today and nothing changed in their rankings. Except that with Leipheimer gone Bradley Wiggins moved up to 4th place.

Later I found out that today two riders were injured when they were shot at with pellet or bb guns. Both should be able to continue tomorrow.

Goodness me - a pretty heavy mood in this thread lately, and in some other threads too. It must be something in the air. I've had a rough couple of weeks and just about abandoned SL and these forums temporarily. Thought I'd catch up a bit and found that several others are having rough times too. Hope everyone is feeling better soon.

A few comments:

Lifer thread? I couldn't find it. Will it raise my blood pressure more than it already is?

Treasure's house is light, airy, and I need it in real life. And the gardens too.

If anyone knows a way to lower BP fast, I'm open to suggestions. A walk brought it down some. Yeah, I know -- sleep.


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Well since you are a beagle, if I were I would go find the nearest av with a surname of Linden or a property owned by a Linden and pee on everything you could...

Well, rather than do my usual kinda wait 'til the end of the weekend, I think I'll go ahead an keep doin' the camp piccies. Jes 'cuz.

Huntin' f'r buckerflies:


Tellin' stories 'round the fire:


Flyin' kites:


Fixed it for him:


And yes, more time to be silly in front of cameras:


Tomorrow a lot of us will be at the big Relay For Life event. Hope t'see ya'll there!

YAY!! unless ya fight me for the Jamocha Almond Fudge heh

I definitely recommend Sue Stonebender's pianos (Serendipity Studios). Her Xstreet listing is here:

https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&MerchantID=2419

She also sells the music that her pianos can play. We bought her 1890 New England Upright Piano last year (which I just noticed is currently on sale with L$500 off). It even has a pose that makes the listener lounge elegantly on the top:



That particular one comes loaded with ragtime music, but she has tons of other music for sale that you can use.

The word 'hero' is used too lightly these days. A true hero left this earth today, although he would likely have told anyone calling him that to not be so daft.

Henry Allingham was not only the world's oldest man, he was also one of the last survivors of World War One. The last remaining survivor of the Battle of Jutland, who also served at Ypres and the Somme, he was a founding member of the Royal Air Force. Even in his incredibly advanced years, he toured schools and attended commemorations, to keep the memory of his 'old pals' bright and alive, and to speak about the horrors of war.

When asked about his longevity, he jokingly attributed it to cigarettes, whisky and wild women. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said simply: "I don't. I want to be forgotten. Remember the others."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8157128.stm

The piano that everyone lusts over at my place is one of Sue's, I can only echo how fabulous they are.

Morning threadies. Cute pics as usual Mari


/me glares at Pep for a long time...:/


/me waits for Maureen and her lovely coffee


Today's vanity pic and a reason to show off my new bewbies again- Free bikini from SF designs...Comes with collar and sleeves too,but I didn't particularly care for those attachments.

Good Morning Thread and Threadies-

Skell, the gentleman's obit was quite profound and gave a good look at his life- the world needs such heros.

Mr. Cronkite's life and death, he lived a long life and told us the stories we needed to hear and made them sound like a neighbor or aquaintance sharing news, not a cold face on tv.

Lil- I forget who makes it but I do know she makes several instruments- we have a lovely harpsichord at Damien's castle, if you would like to see it. It plays beautiful music.

Beautiful picture Rio

Happy weekend to all.

Wow...I mean, I know he was 92, but...it just so hard to believe he's gone.

persephone sent me one of her pianos when bri and i were partnered and it has been a regular furnishing since. it rocks!

i will never understand the celebrity of american news readers.

I'm still chortling over this one!

Two riders shot by pellet or bb guns??? How awful for the riders (glad they're able to soldier on) and how sad for the race.

*waves at Weston*

The "lifers" thread: /327/4c/330576/1.html. And yes, it might spike your BP...be forewarned.

This.

What a perfect summertime pic. I'm glad you're having a fun time at camp, Mari.

Wow...thank you, Skell. I'd not seen this news.

113 years old!! I love that he had five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild. Now that's a wonderful legacy.

Sweet! I hope you let 'em go though. Those monarchs are so pretty and a sign that fall is on its way. They have to go thousands of miles to South America to follow summer as it moves there.

Oh wait -- that's in real life. Never mind.




Wow . . . !





And wow! Is that a newish skin too or just different make up? My keyboard guy likes it a lot.




That seems to be the hardest thing about aging - so far. Almost everyone I grew up admiring is gone. New celebrities seem to come and go and I couldn't even tell you their names. And worse, friends start passing too.


My BP is coming down this morning finally. It has a way to go yet. I have to figure out a way to keep work from killing me. Can't just up and quit in this economy.



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*waves at Rio.

The new bikini provides an excellent frame for new acquisitions. And I do like the..hehe..."cover-up", too.

Don't bother, really.



One of the nicest pics in a while! You look marvelous.

@ Everybody (including Pep) - thanks for the emotional support yesterday. Just telling you all, getting it off my chest, was finally what got me over it.

I was at the Hangout last night for a bit. Chris and Feline were there dancing - watching the two of them is one of the most magical things in SL.

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